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listing_id: ML81979999
status: Closed
price: 4650000
beds: 4
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1861
sqft_lot: 5000
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1937
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "285 Rinconada Ave"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94301
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.434053
lng: -122.143393
days_on_market: 589
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Annie Watson"
list_office: "Coldwell Banker Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 380-9898"
list_agent_license: 01964881
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-02
transaction_type: recentlySold
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Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 285 Rinconada Ave

285 Rinconada Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

MLS: ML81979999 | Status: Sold | Price: $4,650,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 2 1,861 5,000 1937

Remarks

Perfect blend of Old-World charm and modern design in desirable Old Palo Alto! Tastefully updated in 2019-2022. Modern features include wide-plank white oak floors, home theater system, A/C, Nest smart thermostat, & Ring doorbell system. New elegant scalloped-shingle roof. Stylish living room with contemporary fireplace, built-ins & French doors to back yard. Connected dining room with glass bubble chandelier opens to Chefs kitchen and covered patio for effortless entertaining and outdoor living. Custom European-style kitchen cabinets with granite countertops designed for efficient flow. Stainless steel appliances. 2 first-floor bedrooms, including large primary with extensive closet space. New Zen-inspired shared bathroom with walk-in shower & double-sink floating vanity is bathed in natural light. 2 more spacious bedrooms upstairs. Beautiful, shared travertine bathroom with shower. Storage galore with multiple closets in every room. Attached 2-car garage finished with epoxy floor for flexible use. Professionally landscaped for maximum curb appeal and enjoyment. Romantic fountain, wisteria-covered arbor, new low-maintenance pavers. Very private. Easy access to Stanford, 101, commute routes & leading tech campuses such as Apple, Google and Meta. Award-winning Palo Alto schools.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81979999
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Stall Shower - 2+, Tile
Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Skylight(s)
Appliances Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition, Shingle
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
Style Country English

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, On Street, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Water Public
Zoning R1

Contact Information

Annie Watson
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 01964881
Phone: (650) 380-9898

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 0.57 mi 9
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 0.62 mi 9
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 0.78 mi N/A
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 0.82 mi 10
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.92 mi 9
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 0.92 mi 9
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.12 mi 10
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 1.15 mi 9
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.16 mi 10
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 1.52 mi 10
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 1.53 mi 9
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 1.59 mi 10
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 1.62 mi 8
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 1.68 mi N/A
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 1.73 mi 10
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 1.94 mi 10
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 1.98 mi 10
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 2.06 mi 4
Henry M. Gunn High School public 9-12 2.32 mi 10
Ellen Fletcher Middle public 6-8 2.32 mi 9

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Annie Watson, (650) 380-9898.